Hi Jonathan,
A bit of a wild weekend for some of us at Willow Springs.
My front bushings are solid. Comprised of a bronze Oilite bushing with an inner
steel sleeve running on an AN bolt. The ends are capped with 3 steel backed,
dimpled brass washers.
I replaced the washers and the bolts in the rebuild. The washers were difficult
to find and were sourced from England.
I assume this was the hot set up in 1969/70 when the car was originally built.
They may be described in Kasâ??s Comp Prep manual.
I think I have some photos at home...
Did you confirm GT6 or Spitfire bits up front?
Brad Eells
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> On Mar 10, 2020, at 8:01 AM, Jonathan Wright via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Hello FOT,
>
> I am looking for recommendations on suspension bushings for my racecar. A
> little Formula VEE spun into me and took out my front right upright/trunion
> this weekend at willow springs, so while I'm replacing the upright assembly,
> I figured it would be a good time to replace the old worn suspension
> bushings. I have been told a number of different opinions from "poly bushings
> would be an improvement over your old worn out bushings" to "nylon is the
> only way to go" to "poly and nylon are terrible you need delrin bushings." So
> in my lack of experience as a vintage triumph racecar driver, I'm asking you
> seasoned vets your opinions on the matter and why, what you are currently
> running, and if you could please provide me with where I can source the
> bushings you recommend. Up until now, I haven't had any complaints with the
> handling characteristics of the car, but I know the bushings are ready for
> replacement. I haven't taken them out yet, so I'm not sure what is currently
> in there. Additionally, if you would be kind enough to spell it out for me
> what type of bushings you run in which locations I would appreciate it.
>
> Kas's catch phrase is "never be beaten by equipment" but that Formula VEE's
> equipment beat me up pretty good as it was spinning across the track taking
> me out with him...
>
> Thanks!
> Jonathan Wright
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